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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the answers below best represents one of the recommended standards in regards to Instrumentation?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of a holding registers?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that is suitable for larger networks?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "A"?
In networking, the ability to transmit data is vital. Which of the terms below would best be described as a networks ability, within a specific amount of time, to insure the delivery of data or node communication?
There are numerous threats to the security of a DCS. Which of the security measures below requires a login to a user account?
Sometimes a controller module cannot execute the logic that is required. Which of the subsystems below would be able to execute this logic?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the default subnet masks that they use. If the subnet mask was 255.0.0.0, which of the classes below would be used?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the input registers addresses?
Which answer below best represents the number of trunk connections in a standard H1 transmission system junction box with 6 connections available?
Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that is a last resort, when no other means of communication is available?
Which of the terms below best describes the specific set of rules for communication?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "1" on a typical H1 segment?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce data time stamping in real-time?
There are several different network access methods available to wired Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wired Ethernet?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
Digital valve positioners are best defined as which of the following answers?
Every IPv4 address is made up of two distinct components that identifies a specific host and a network segment. Which of the answers below names both of those components?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as controllers and operator stations that are separated physically from the central control system?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE server application ?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to anticipate the tendencies of a process by the creation of a short term measurement values plot?
The biggest register that Modbus supports is 16-bit. Which of the terms below is used for the process to support 32-bit data?